Author: Kaluka wanjala

LG Electronics (LG) announced the newest lineup of 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs, offering a wider selection of screen choices including ultra-large 98-inch with vibrant picture quality, advanced AI-powered processing technologies, extensive personalization features and sophisticated design. Evolving further, LG 2024 QNED TVs have developed significantly more intelligence with the α8 AI Processor, improving upon its predecessor with an 1.3-fold increase in AI performance, a 2.3-fold enhancement in graphic performance, and a processing speed that is 1.6 times faster. Leveraging cutting-edge technology for a more refined visual representation, AI Picture Pro offers the ultimate picture quality based on…

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy A25 5G smartphone in Kenya, expanding its lineup in the region. Priced at Ksh 43,000, the base model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB RAM variant with 256GB storage is available for Ksh 50,000. Compared to its successor, the Galaxy A24 5G, the A25 5G is quite expensive. At launch, the A24 5G was available in stores for Ksh 30,800. The price hike from 30k to 43K is significant and I hope it will be worth it. The Galaxy A25 5G has a 6.5 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display.…

enyan Internet Service Provider (ISP), Poa internet, disclosed that its customer base maintains an impressive monthly data consumption of 200GB on average. Co-founder and CEO, Andy Halsall, shared this revelation earlier today, underscoring Poa’s commitment to providing affordable internet services to a demographic often overlooked in Kenya. Poa operates as a low-cost ISP with the primary objective of increasing internet accessibility for as many Kenyans as possible. While Kenya has high internet penetration compared to other African markets, the average data consumption lags behind that of most European counterparts. According to Andy, despite widespread internet access, the typical Kenyan uses1GB…

Climate change, and global warming in particular, are having a massive impact on all aspects of our lives. One area, however, that should receive more attention is the effect on the very heart of our technological infrastructure: the data centre. This is the view of Rohan Patil, regional director for East Africa at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, who points out that data centres in the region are particularly vulnerable. “Overheating of data centres that are designed and expected to deliver 99.9% uptime, can be disastrous. Servers have to be maintained at set temperatures…

Seedstars Africa Ventures has received a $30 Million Equity Investment from the European Investment Bank (E1B) Global. As a Venture Capital Fund, Seedstars Africa Ventures focuses on investing in young companies that have successfully developed and can effectively market their products to consumers. These companies typically exhibit a proven product-market fit. The fund has revealed that it has helped its portfolio companies increase their revenue 3 times. Some of the fund’s portfolio companies in Kenya include Poa internet and Shamba pride. The fund strategically invests between $250,000 and $2 million, with subsequent investments of up to $5 million. By primarily…

In its bid to innovate and elevate its customer experience, LG, a company with an extensive customer-base in Kenya, has identified AI as one of its most essential enablers of success. The company’s CEO, William Cho, said that rather than fixating on the evolution of the technology itself, LG is dedicated to demonstrating how AI can provide tangible benefits in the real world. He added that the company is redefining AI as “Affectionate Intelligence,” revealing a belief that AI can foster a customer experience that is more caring, empathetic and attentive. Cho was speaking Monday at the LG World Premiere press conference…

DigiTax, one of the five approved and listed vendors by the Kenya Revenue Authority, has appointed Statsspeak Group Limited, as its go-to-market and onboarding partner. Statsspeak will be responsible for market mapping, user education and onboarding of individuals, consultants, SME’s, MSME’s, corporates and those that make up the ‘Kadogo Economy’ onto DigiTax – an end-to-end platform that guarantees eTIMS compliance for businesses across the country. Digitax is operated by Namiri Technology Limited which is among the KRA approved technology partners supporting with client onboarding onto eTIMS to improve the tax remittance experience for VAT registered and non-VAT registered taxpayers. “We…

Showmax is gearing up to launch a standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan next month. Although specific details about the new plan remain undisclosed, the streaming service has confirmed the existence of three subscription options: Showmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile, and Showmax Premier League Mobile. The introduction of this new plan coincides with a makeover, including a fresh visual identity, a new application, and an entirely revamped product suite. This transformation follows the partnership between MultiChoice and Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky. It’s worth noting that this plan might be exclusively accessible on mobile devices, meaning it won’t be available on…

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its 2024 soundbar lineup, including the S95TR, SG10TY and S70TY models, which will all be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, from January 9-12. This is exciting LG fans in Kenya, who are looking for expanded options to enhance their entertainment spaces. Designed to seamlessly complement LG TVs, the new range of soundbars promises an elevated home cinema experience with robust sound quality and sophisticated designs. Their enhanced synergy with LG TVs, driven by WOW Orchestra, LG’s technology for creating an expanded soundstage, enriches the home entertainment experience, providing…

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu this morning announced the release of the 2023 KCSE examination results. He revealed that 1,216 candidates got Grade A which is a slight improvement from 2022 where 1,146 candidates got Grade A. On the other hand, over 48,000 candidates got Grade E. Unlike previous years, results can be accessed through KNEC’s website and not SMS. The KNEC website is inaccessible as of writing this so you may want to check later or just be patient. How to Check 2023 KCSE Results on the KNEC Portal In previous years, the results could also be accessed via SMS…